After doubts, Rui Borges picks Sporting attack for Estrela | OneFootball

Luis Suárez is expected to be Rui Borges’s choice to lead Sporting’s attack in their league opener against Estrela da Amadora. Barring any last-minute changes, the Colombian is set to start in Saturday’s visit to Reboleira.

The striker began pre-season with some physical limitations after returning later because of his participation in the Club World Cup. Luis Suárez has been making up for lost time, and Sporting’s staff believe he will be fully fit for the team’s first official match of the season.

The competition is, however, stronger than last season. Fotis Ioannidis has recovered from the physical problems that affected him for several months and made a good impression in the warm-up matches, while Rafael Nel scored goals and confirmed the progress he has shown in recent times.

Even so, Suárez still has the edge in the pecking order thanks to the performances he delivered in his debut season at Alvalade. The Colombian international scored 38 goals and provided seven assists in 53 matches, establishing himself as one of the main figures in the Sporting team and the first choice in the position for much of the season.

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